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01-28-2003 10:17 AM

Randy Owens

If you are going to make your own, I suggest that instead of Nylon, you might try something that is simalar called UHMW. It will certainly last longer and is super slick. (Metal slides easily over and through it)
For more info, go to one of the plastic dealers websites, such as Cope Plastics.

[ January 28, 2003: Message edited by: Randy Owens ]</p>

01-25-2003 09:17 PM

Rokitman

Cavemman, can UGH UGH UGH with the best of them but....Looks like nylons out there, I'm a welder not a machinist, would probably hurt myself on a lathe.
Does anyone have info on premade nylon for front ends on a '55.

01-24-2003 01:52 PM

willys36@aol.com

I had a new main leaf spring made for my Willys. They used a nylon bushing instead of the stock brass bushing in the original spring.

01-24-2003 01:02 PM

bullheimer

you finely breakum cog!

01-20-2003 10:22 PM

4 Jaw Chuck

Me like Bob, me make own bushings from bar nylon stock. Easy for even cave man like me. Ride quality not bad, caveman like it even. Use HDPE (High Density PolyEthylene) for bushings, has lower friction coefficient and is softer.

Works good...Uggggg.

Caveman like it for race cars and street cars.

01-20-2003 08:24 PM

Canzus

[quote]Originally posted by BOBCRMAN@aol.com:
<strong>i don't know about quieter, but back before urethane was popular, we used to machine our bushings out of bar nylon stock, it sure machines better, Urethane had to be frozen to machine it. seems like nylon would be more stable.</strong><hr></blockquote>

You too?? The biggest problem with nylon is the
harshness of the ride, more of a crash across RR tracks than a heavy thump...

01-20-2003 07:17 PM

BOBCRMAN@aol.com

i don't know about quieter, but back before urethane was popular, we used to machine our bushings out of bar nylon stock, it sure machines better, Urethane had to be frozen to machine it. seems like nylon would be more stable.

01-20-2003 07:08 PM

Rokitman

Nylon Bushings

I'm looking for input, info, gut feelings, or experiences with the use of nylon bushings, I'm converting to front disc on my '55 Delray (2" dropped spindles) and have read a few comments on the benifits of nylon over urathane and I'm looking for more. I hear there quiter but haven't heard any particular brand names out there, anything would help.
Thanks.